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THEODORE COMPALL Obituary
Theodore C. Compall M.D., age 89, of Chicago; beloved husband of Lillian, nee Pozdol; loving father of Thad (Ivey), Tom and John (Debbie) Compall; cherished "Poppy" of Thad and Kate Compall, Danielle (Jay) Kaplan and Marcie (Tim) Melendy, and Alyse, Tim and Claire Compall; dear brother of Mark and John (Shirley) Compall. Dr. Compall was a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago and a 1947 graduate of Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force, practiced surgery for over 50 years at both St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, and Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines, IL where he was a founding Physician. Currently he was the Medical Director of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Visitation Friday, 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) or Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153 are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ken Butterfield
July 24, 2011
I met Dr. Compall at Walker AFB in 1951. I was just 12 years old. He saved my leg with 3rd degree burns. He always took time with me, his compassion and reassurance helped me through it all. 60 years we have kept in contact. I will never forget him.
May God bless you and family.
June 7, 2011
My deepest sympathies to all of the family. It was an honor and a privilege to have been his colleague over the last 35 years. It isn't common in medicine to run into someone who never has a bad thing to say, ever, about anyone or anything. Ted was always in a happy mood - and that is the sign of a man who has no issues with who he really is. I will miss him and I know that the "old guard" of St. Mary's and Holy Family are aligned with me in that sentiment.
Thaddeus Zamirowski, MD
Medical Director, PNA
suzy starobrat
June 6, 2011
Lillian and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My Mom and Dr.Compall are now up in heaven fighting over office issues. The two of them were a hoot together. I also never got a chance to say thank you for saving my life. He helped me get through nursing school by letting me work in the office for training. I will never forget him.
The Barbara Starobrat Family
June 6, 2011
Dear Lillian and family, I am saddened to learn of Dr. Compall's passing. I considered him a friend and a wonderful surgeon. He saved my life many years ago and I will always be greatfull . Anita Johnson M.D.
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Nancy McKenna
June 2, 2011
Thad and Ivey,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
June 2, 2011
Thad:
Lola & I wish to express our sympathy to you & your family.Your Dad seems to have had a very long & successful life.We are sure that he is in a better place.
Regards,Lola & Ray Markus
Guy and Debbra Herbert
June 2, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jack Aron
June 2, 2011
Dear Compall Family; I was a classmate of Ted at Steinmetz H.S. He was one of the brightest students that I ever knew. Ted, myself and several others studied together and ate our lunches together. I am not surprised at his many accomplishments.May he rest in peace.Jack Aron (was Aronovitz in H.S.)
Edward & Loretta Dykla
June 1, 2011
Dear Lillian, Thad, Tom, &John,
We were saddened upon hearing Dr. Thad passing.
We knew him well and respected him for his compassion for
all people. We remember when our children were very ill and he was subbing for Dr. Poremski, and we asked him to come to
our home to see our ill boys, without question he was at our home within minutes at 3:00 in the morning {dedication].
He served the PRCUA very well.
Lillian & sons ALWAYS remember the GOOD things and times
you had with him....WE will !!! We will remember him and YOU
in our prayers at this time of sorrow at the passing of the Doc.
May he rest peacefully in the hands of our God in His heavenly kingdom.........Pokoj !!
Edward & Loretta Dykla & Sons
President Emeritus PRCUA & Friend
Cathy and Mason Yankunas
June 1, 2011
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family... he was a well loved man that will be truly missed! i'm sorry i never had the oppurtunity to meet him personally.
June 1, 2011
My parents and I had been patients of Dr. Compall from the time I was 5 years old until he retired. We truly missed him upon his retirement and will always remember him as a wonderful doctor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lillian and the family.
Janet Scotellaro and Barbara and Ernest Ullrich
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